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Simple but not easy
Leaders in other sectors who REALLY CARE about winning and retaining the confidence, trust, and loyalty of the American public know how to earn it.
By Bob Schoultz | November 3, 2009; 06:55 AM ET | Comments (0)
A private conversation
Had Dan Snyder wanted to keep Jim Zorn and not undermine his authority, the conversation and decision about his weaknesses would have taken place in private.
By Bob Schoultz | October 27, 2009; 06:43 AM ET | Comments (2)
The return of Joltin' Joe
For my parents' generation, Joe DiMaggio was an archetypal American hero. Capt. Sullenberger, with his quiet competence, now seems to have stepped up to that plate.
By Bob Schoultz | October 22, 2009; 10:21 AM ET | Comments (2)
Meet Standing Up
Hold routine meetings standing up. This makes clear that the meeting is meant to be short and perfunctory, and there is a pressure to avoid long discussions or pontification.
By Bob Schoultz | October 6, 2009; 06:47 AM ET | Comments (4)
High-Stakes Chess
While he's paying attention to our rook, our knight should be maneuvering into position to help us get what WE want.
By Bob Schoultz | September 29, 2009; 11:15 AM ET | Comments (48)
Relax or Else
Not only does the leader need to unplug and unwind, but the rest of the organization needs to know it can function well without the leader's constant presence, virtual or otherwise.
By Bob Schoultz | August 11, 2009; 07:10 AM ET | Comments (0)
Less Beer, More Honesty
Candidate Obama criticized then-President Bush for not admitting mistakes. I think President Obama missed an opportunity here to distinguish himself from "politics as usual."
By Bob Schoultz | August 4, 2009; 10:14 AM ET | Comments (3)
What Taxpayers Want
I don't trust the government to make good business decisions any more than I trust the former leaders of GM. The government's role in GM should be to focus on ensuring good governance and business practices, and not business strategy decisions.
By Bob Schoultz | June 3, 2009; 10:50 AM ET | Comments (0)
Propriety Aside
The real issue is whether in expressing his disagreement with the Obama administration, Mr. Cheney also expresses respect for our democratic process, for the American people and the electoral decision they made.
By Bob Schoultz | May 12, 2009; 07:08 AM ET | Comments (2)
A Necessary Question
Even the best institutions must regularly be jolted out of the self-congratulatory complacency that can take hold when excellent organizations come to believe their own propaganda and mythology.
By Bob Schoultz | April 21, 2009; 06:20 AM ET | Comments (0)
Emergency Leadership
In a time of extreme crisis, a leader must be able to instill confidence in followers -- and know that the ones he or she may leave behind will be taken care of.
By Bob Schoultz | April 14, 2009; 06:58 AM ET | Comments (3)
Great Pay, Great Responsibility
The credibility and sense of belonging that comes of shared sacrifice could help an organization come out of this crisis stronger than before. Executives have to lead, if that is to happen.
By Bob Schoultz | March 17, 2009; 10:15 AM ET | Comments (2)
Maturing with "12 O'Clock High"
As a junior officer, I couldn't relate to Gregory Peck's portrayal of General Frank Savage. When I became a leader myself, I learned from his struggle to balance his own needs as a person with his responsibilities as a leader.
By Bob Schoultz | February 17, 2009; 10:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Underestimated Strengths
His best virtues were honesty, loyalty and respect for others, while his single-minded focus on the Middle East and on keeping America safe from further attack will only be fully appreciated in the future.
By Bob Schoultz | January 5, 2009; 11:52 AM ET | Comments (2)
Special Investigator Needed
The President-elect needs to make sure he is not seen as sitting on the sidelines. Meeting with congressional leaders to identify a special investigator might be the right step.
By Bob Schoultz | December 16, 2008; 08:41 PM ET | Comments (0)
